Google has submitted a proposal to the US federal court offering to restrict how it distributes its Gemini AI chatbot for three years. According to reporting by Paresh Dave for Wired, the proposal would prevent Google from requiring device manufacturers, browsers, and wireless carriers to include Gemini in their US products.
The company’s proposal comes in response to an antitrust ruling from August, where Judge Amit Mehta found Google violated federal laws through its default search provider arrangements. The Justice Department had previously called for more extensive remedies, including sharing data with competitors and divesting Chrome browser operations. Google rejected these broader measures while offering concessions on AI distribution. Under the proposed restrictions, Google could still negotiate promotional deals for Gemini but couldn’t make them mandatory for partners who want to distribute other Google products.
The court will begin hearings in April 2024, with a final decision expected by August 2025.